Scale Overview
The Role Overload Scale – ROS was developed by Bacharach, S. B., Bamberger, P. R., & Conley, S. C. (1990). It is designed to measure Role Overload. The scale is intended for use with Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 3 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Definitely false, 2 = Mostly false, 3 = Mostly true, 4 = Definitely true.
The scale includes 1 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 3 to 12. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Role Overload: 3 – 6
- Moderate Role Overload: 7 – 9
- High Role Overload: 10 – 12
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha ranged from .60 to .64.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 1 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.